How to Make Sticky Pecan Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked muffins wafting through the kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. And if you're looking for a recipe that will truly wow your family and friends, then look no further than these sticky pecan muffins.

These muffins are a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, with a hint of cinnamon and a sticky, caramel-like topping that will make your taste buds sing. Whether you're enjoying them with a cup of coffee for breakfast or serv...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup nonfat milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup margarine, melted
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until the batter is just moistened.
  • Combine the melted margarine or butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and pecans; divide it into each prepared muffin cup. Portion about 1/4 cup muffin batter into each muffin cup, on top of the pecan mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Invert pan onto a piece of aluminum foil; let stand 2 minutes then remove pan.
  • Nutrition

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 127mg